Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Odyssey Arena
In or near Belfast.
Odyssey Arena in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Titanic Quarter · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Odyssey Arena is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Summary from the official site
W5 is an interactive science and discovery centre featuring over 250 exhibits across eight themed zones. Visitors can engage in hands-on activities, explore the human body, and participate in live science shows, making it a fun and educational experience for families.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Odyssey, consisting of the Odyssey Place, W5 and the SSE Arena, is a sports, entertainment and science learning complex located within the Titanic Quarter in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The concept of the complex originated in 1992 and was finalised in June 1998. It opened in December 2000, with expansions in March and May 2001. The complex consists of a multipurpose indoor sports arena, a "hands-on" science learning centre, retail facilities and a large car park. As of May 2026, the Odyssey Place area of the complex houses a 13-screen cinema operated by Cineworld, a 20-lane bowling alley operated by Hollywood Bowl, a crazy golf course with 36 holes, an arcade and a range of restaurants, shops and bars.
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Background
History
The Odyssey Centre was 50% funded by a £45m grant from the Millennium Commission as part of the Landmark Project for Northern Ireland, with matched funding from the Department of Education for Northern Ireland, the Sheridan Group and the Sports Council for Northern Ireland. The application to the Millennium Commission was led by the Ulster Museum, which wished to develop a science centre and teamed up with Peter Curistan, who wished to develop an IMAX, and then led the development of the arena with consultants L&R Leisure. The name "Odyssey" was chosen to symbolise the 'journey of discovery' that would be the science centre; Michael Montgomery, a 14-year-old at the time, came up with the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6042, -5.9150
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT3 9QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast East
- Phone
- +44(0)28 9066 6630
- Established
- 2000
- Nearest railway station
- Titanic Quarter — 0.6 km
- Official site
- w5online.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1567378 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Odyssey, Belfast (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Odyssey Arena?
- Odyssey Arena is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT3 9QQ).
- What is Odyssey Arena?
- Odyssey Arena in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Odyssey Arena?
- The nearest railway station is Titanic Quarter, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT3 9QQ.
- When was Odyssey Arena built?
- Built or established in 2000.
- Who owns Odyssey Arena?
- Odyssey Arena is owned by Odyssey Trust Company Ltd. (charity).
- How do I get to Odyssey Arena?
- The nearest railway station is Titanic Quarter, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT3 9QQ.